2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives picks

CBS Sports expert Jody Demling, who successfully picked a $1,682 Kentucky Derby superfecta last year and has nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles, has released his predictions and picks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The prestigious race, known as the Run for the Roses, is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs. Demling's selections include horses, odds, and post positions for the upcoming event.